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"There is only a perspective seeing, only a perspective "knowing"; and the more affects we allow to speak about one thing, the more eyes, different eyes, we can use to observe one thing, the more complete will our "concept" of this thing, our "objectivity," be."

"Knowledge is invariably a matter of degree: you cannot put your finger upon even the simplest datum and say this we know."

"One of the most important gifts that you can give to yourself is the gift of self-education, that is the best way to grow on constant basis."

"Understand the concept of time and find ways to maximize it effectively."

"Why must ignorance be destroyed? Because it is the number one destroyer of the people of God."

"Oh, my dear Vimes, history changes all the time. It is constantly being re-examined and re-evaluated, otherwise how would we be able to keep historians occupied? We can't possibly allow people with their sort of minds to walk around with time on their hands."
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"Our assessment of socio-economic worth is largely a sham. We scientists should not lend ourselves to it - though we routinely do. We should, instead, insist on applying the criterion of quality."

"Young people ask me if this country is serious about science. They aren't thinking about the passport that they will hold, but the country that they must rely on for support and encouragement."

"Under this scientific and moral pressure, the Canadian government conceded publicly that the use of these weapons in Vietnam was, in their view, a contravention of the Geneva Protocol."

"Scientists and scholars should constitute themselves as an international NGO of exceptional authority."

"Science exists, moreover, only as a journey toward troth. Stifle dissent and you end that journey."

"Individual scientists like myself - and many more conspicuous - pointed to the dangers of radioactive fallout over Canada if we were to launch nuclear weapons to intercept incoming bombers."

"The applause is a celebration not only of the actors but also of the audience. It constitutes a shared moment of delight."

"For scholarship - if it is to be scholarship - requires, in addition to liberty, that the truth take precedence over all sectarian interests, including self-interest."
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